Sodium arsenite

• CAT Number: R071130
• CAS Number: 7784-46-5
• Molecular Formula: NaAsO2
• Molecular Weight: 129.91
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: sodium;oxoarsinite
• InChI: InChI=1S/AsHO2.Na/c2-1-3;/h(H,2,3);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: PTLRDCMBXHILCL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: [O-][As]=O.[Na+]

Sodium arsenite (Cat No.:R071130) is an inorganic compound composed of sodium, arsenic, and oxygen. It typically appears as a white or grayish powder and is highly soluble in water. Historically used as a pesticide, wood preservative, and in glass manufacturing, sodium arsenite is also employed in research as a chemical stressor in cellular and molecular biology studies. It is highly toxic and classified as a carcinogen, posing severe health and environmental hazards. Strict safety measures, including protective equipment and proper waste disposal, are essential when handling this compound in laboratory or industrial settings.